Photo: Ribbon cutting for new bed and breakfast
The Joshua Inn Bed & Breakfast held a ribbon cutting earlier this month organized by the San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. The bed and breakfast is located at 712 West St. near Dunne Park in Hollister. For information, call (831) 265-7829.
Gavilan Football: Rams lose by one point for second week in a row
SAN JOSE — Gavilan nearly pulled out a Coast Conference football victory over the host San Jose City College Jaguars, only to fall short 27-26 in a big-play, big-miscue afternoon.
Junior College Football: Gavilan must stay focused against SJCC
MONTEREY — Gavilan coach Spencer Gilford had just two words for his team following Saturday’s game: Stay focused.
Gavilan Roundup: Oct.24
It was smooth sailing for Gavilan Wednesday as the team cruised to its fifth straight victory.
The Rams shutdown the visiting Skyline 25-14, 25-19, 25-19 at home to maintain a perfect 5-0 conference record and improve to 15-6 overall on the season.
Lilly Martinez had a career high 10 kills in the game to lead the team. Jessica Stofer and Tasmin Apple each had seven kills a piece while Savanna Hartman added six and Ryan Asp and Andreinna Castaneda each had five.
It was business as usual for Sabina Gerard who dished out 32 assists before handing over things over to Lissette Pedraza who finished the match with four of her own.
Karina Daniels led Gavilan on defense by picking up 16 digs. Daisy Valladares had 10 and Gerard added nine. The trio in addition to Hartman each had two aces in the game.
Gavilan will be back on the court at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Canada College in Redwood City.
Marty: Public unions should not be allowed to strike
As the Bay Area braced for the BART strike expected to tie up hundreds of thousands of commuters Monday and San Benito County’s Service Employees Union International (SEIU) local talks of “labor actions”, we return to the key question – should public employee unions be permitted to strike?
Women in Business: Giacomazzi has made it fashionable to break bones
Annette Giacomazzi's homegrown business CastCoverz! is a rarity when it comes to building a customer base. Being a designer of fashionable, functional, slip-on covers for casts and most types of orthopedic equipment, she understands the reality that she can't really count on repeat business.
The risks of roommates, rentals and rice cookers
When I moved out of my parents’ house - contrary to popular belief, I wasn’t kicked out - to head off to Cal Poly, San Luis Obipso, I began what I like to call my adventures in R&R: Renting and roommates.
Teen phenom making a name in the Land Down Under
When Montserrat Sandoval found out she had made the Australian 18-and-under girls’ national baseball team, she almost choked — literally.
Haunted Halloween: Do you believe in ghosts?
Days grow short, fog-filled nights creep into the valley. Afternoon winds rustle trees, sending showers of gold from winter branches, gathering on the ground. Pull warm sweaters close, set a fire on the hearth. Put the kettle on and settle before the fireside.
Vaccine not always necessary
Q: Our neighbor told us that there is a dog flu going around the area now. He says there is a vaccine that we should get for our dog. I called our vet and they told us that we didn't really need to worry. Can you tell us whether or not we should have our dog vaccinated?
















